Limerick Races

Have you considered The Curragh?

We have officially 3 main categories for rating tracks here in Ireland, namely

1.  Quality of Racing
2.  Catering Facilites
3.  Toilets

The regulars will be along soon to rate Limerick along the above criteria.

Do you mind if I ask if you are fussy about the racing, the eating or the sh1ting or is it a combination of the 3 that you would be after?

Ozy, wouldnt mind some tips really. Regularly go dog racing Shelbourne Park but never been horse racing in Ireland before. Wouldnt be considering the Curragh, staying in Limerick for the weekend

Tips for the racing?

Or just life tips in general?

Woodmanchester

Welcome to Limerick.

Plenty sporting action in Limerick this weekend.
As well as the family raceday at Limerick Racecourse on Sunday there is an opportunity to visit Thomond Park on Saturday evening at 5.15pm and witness what should be a decent and crucial  derby match between Munster and Connacht . Both sides have everything to play for with Munster trying to cement their top four playoff place and Connacht trying to qualify for next season's European Cup.

Well worth a visit.

Another option, and indeed you could comfortably attend both is the evening action at Limerick Greyhound Track. As luck would have it the semi finals of the €80,000 Con and Annie Kirby Memorial puppy stake take place this Saturday and as the prize money would suggest some high class racing is in the offing.

I would recommend any of the City Centre hotels with The Strand and The Clarion my personal choices. Both are conveniently located on the riverside and are less than a three minute walk to the city centre.

As you would expect there are many dining choices in the city centre with my personal favourite being the Piccola Italia in O'Connell st. As the name suggests an Italian restaurant, family run restaurant with a lovely ambience and quality food. Another option is the award winning Cornstore in Thomas Street.

Racing on Sunday is at Limerick Racecourse ( about 10km from city centre). General admission is €15 although the punter package for €19 looks exceptional value. As well as admission you receive a free €5 bet,  a racecards and a free drink.

Enjoy your weekend

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It sounds lovely, Yummy.

Well done Yummy , you should have a word with the Mayor of Limerick and see will he pass you a brown envolope after that stunning review of whats on offer this weekend in said City...

Thanks Yummy. Yes, the Limerick dog semis planned for. The horse racing an unexpected bonus

SAVOY Hotel and Hamptons down stairs for bite to eat imvho

Oh Snap/Crackle, well think this is a sports site. If I'd be wanting tips for life, surely I'd have messaged the Samaritans?!

Not my favourite racecourse but a natural amphitheatre and a great viewing track

Its Ireland's newest racecourse but doesn't attract big crowds or good horses but still worth a visit.

Did it not attract FAUGHEEN Christmas 2013 and MARTELLO TOWER this Christmas wildman, to name but 2? "doesn't attract good horses"........ Really?

Thanks for your responses yawl. Looking forward to it, although rain forecast